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March 11, 2005
AirTran Airways Receives Corporate Friend of Children Award From Child Welfare League of America
March 11, 2005 [Press Release PRWeb]
Airline's Philanthropic Work with CHRIS Kids, Inc. and other Children's Organizations Recognized
ORLANDO, Fla., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI - News), today announced that the company received the 2005 Corporate Friend of Children Award from the Child Welfare League of America. The award was presented to the airline last night in a ceremony at the CWLA's national conference in Washington, D.C.
"AirTran Airways is pleased to be involved in each of the communities we serve, and we are honored to receive this prestigious award," said AirTran Airways President and COO Robert L. Fornaro. "By donating their time as well as through financial contributions, the 6,000 Crew Members of AirTran Airways take special pride in giving back to their hometowns, especially to organizations that improve the lives of children."
AirTran Airways was nominated for the award by CHRIS Kids, Inc., an Atlanta-based organization that provides treatment alternatives for less- fortunate children in the area. As part of its nomination, CHRIS Kids identified AirTran Airways as a "tireless and innovative supporter of the children and families within its corporate family and community."
"We are extremely happy to support such a worthwhile organization as CHRIS Kids, Inc., and we thank them for nominating us for this award," said AirTran Airways Director of Marketing Tad Hutcheson. "Our Crew Members enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with the kids when they accompanied us to Seattle for the delivery ceremonies of our new Boeing 737 last summer where we raised $65,000 for the organization by pulling the aircraft 65 feet, as well as when we hosted their trip to the North Pole at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport over the holidays."
CWLA, the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization, is committed to engaging all Americans in promoting the well- being of children, youth and families, and protecting every child from harm. The organization is comprised of nearly 1,000 member agencies that provide direct services to more than 9 million children across the country each year.
CHRIS Kids was founded in 1981 to break the cycle of abuse by healing children, strengthening families and building community. CHRIS Kids offers hope and healing to troubled children and families. The organization seeks to heal some of the most challenging children in Georgia's child welfare system -- children and adolescents who, by virtue of a well-established entanglement in a failed placement cycle, cannot change their 'blueprint' of failure and disruption.
AirTran Airways, one of America's largest low-fare airlines with 6,000 friendly, professional Crew Members, operates over 500 daily flights to more than 40 destinations. The airline's hub is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where it is the second largest carrier. AirTran Airways, the world's largest operator of the Boeing 717, recently added the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 aircraft to create America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. The airline is also the first carrier to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft. For reservations or more information, visit http://www.airtran.com (America Online Keyword: AirTran)
Media Contact: Tad Hutcheson
tad.hutcheson@airtran.com
678.254.7442 Judy Graham-Weaver
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Posted by Nancy at March 11, 2005 04:04 AM